Hong Kong, (March 31, 2023) The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is proud to announce the release of the eleventh edition of 100 Top Tables, the definitive guide to the most outstanding fine dining restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau. This year’s edition features 135 establishments with eight individual category winners, the largest cohort since inception.
The 2023 edition celebrates the talent, strength and dedication displayed by Hong Kong’s F&B scene, undeterred by adversities over the past three years.
This year’s individual award winners include:
- Best Chef – Silas Li, Hong Kong Cuisine 1983
- Best Service – Wing
- Best Ambience – Magistracy Dining Room
- Rising Star – William Lau, Whisk
- Best Pastry Chef – Don Ng, The Royal Garden
- Sustainability Hero – Mono
- Best Wine List – Embla
- Best Bartender – Devender Sehgal, Mandarin Oriental
“The largest 100 Top Tables guide ever, 2023’s expanded cohort is a reflection of the bustling F&B scene which this region has long been known for.” said Douglas Parkes, Senior Content Editor, South China Morning Post. “The past 11 editions of 100 Top Tables have helped cast a spotlight on the dramatic shifts in culinary trends in Hong Kong and Macau, and this year that legacy will grow even more – in addition to our annual celebration we are committed to highlighting and giving voice to the culinary scene throughout the year.”
“Hong Kong and Macau are back, and the SCMP is here to support our F&B partners as our cities expand and welcome more visitors and locals alike in one of the most dynamic and vibrant dining scenes of Asia.” Catherine So, Chief Executive Officer, South China Morning Post, added.
100 Top Tables 2023
| CHINESE | ||
| 1. The Chairman | 2. China Tang | 3. Cuisine Cuisine |
| 4. Dong Lai Shun | 5. Duddell’s | 6. Dynasty |
| 7. Forum Restaurant | 8. Hoi King Heen | 9. Hong Kong Cuisine 1983 |
| 10. Hung Tong | 11. Hutong | 12. Imperial Treasure |
| 13. Lai Ching Heen | 14. Lung King Heen | 15. Man Ho |
| 16. Man Wah | 17. Mián | 18. Ming Court |
| 19. Mora | 20. Mott 32 | 21. One Harbour Road |
| 22. Rùn | 23. Seventh Son Restaurant | 24. Shang Palace |
| 25. Summer Palace | 26. T’ang Court | 27. Tin Lung Heen |
| 28. Wing | 29. Xing Rong Ji | 30. Yat Tung Heen |
| 31. Ying Jee Club | 32. Yong Fu | 33. Yuè (Causeway Bay) |
| 34. Yuè (Tung Chung) |
| CONTEMPORARY | ||
| 1. Agora | 2. Andō | 3. Arbor |
| 4. Arcane | 5. Aulis | 6. Chaat |
| 7. Cultivate | 8. Embla | 9. Haku |
| 10. Hansik Goo | 11. Mono | 12. Mosu |
| 13. New Punjab Club | 14. La Rambla | 15. Roganic Hong Kong |
| 16. Tate Dining Room | 17. Ta Vie | 18. VEA |
| 19. Vivant | 20. Whey | 21. Whisk |
| FRENCH | ||
| 1. Amber | 2. Bâtard | 3. Belon |
| 4. Caprice | 5. Clarence | 6. Écriture |
| 7. Épure | 8. Gaddi’s | 9. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon |
| 10. L’Envol | 11. Racines | 12. Restaurant Petrus |
| 13. Tirpse |
| ITALIAN | ||
| 1. 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana (HK) | 2. Angelini | 3. Castellana |
| 4. Estro | 5. Giacomo | 6. Grissini |
| 7. Nicholini’s | 8. Noi | 9. Octavium Italian Restaurant |
| 10. Sabatini Ristorante Italiano | 11. Tosca di Angelo | 12. Tuber Umberto Bombana |
| JAPANESE | ||
| 1. I M Teppanyaki & Wine | 2. Kushiro | 3. Nadaman |
| 4. Nagamoto | 5. Nikushou | 6. Ryota Kappou Modern |
| 7. Sushi Saito | 8. Sushi Shikon | 9. Sushi Wadatsumi |
| 10. Sushi Yonjugo | 11. Sushiyoshi | 12. Tempura Ippoh |
| STEAK & GRILLS | ||
| 1. Grand Hyatt Steakhouse | 2. Kilo Steakhouse | 3. Magistracy Dining Room |
| 4. Mandarin Grill + Bar | 5. Morton’s The Steakhouse | 6. Prohibition Grill House & Cocktail Bar |
| 7. Rex Wine & Grill | 8. The Steak House |
| MACAU | ||
| 1. The 8 Restaurant | 2. 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana | 3. Alain Ducasse at Morpheus |
| 4. Feng Wei Ju | 5. Five Foot Road | 6. Golden Flower |
| 7. The Huaiyang Garden | 8. Imperial Court | 9. Jade Dragon |
| 10. The Kitchen | 11. Lai Heen | 12. The Manor |
| 13. Mesa | 14. Mizumi (Wynn Macau) | 15. Palace Garden |
| 16. Pearl Dragon | 17. Pin Yue Xuan | 18. Robuchon au Dôme |
| 19. Sichuan Moon | 20. Vida Rica | 21. Wing Lei |
| 22. Wing Lei Palace | 23. Yí | 24. Ying |
| 25. Zi Yat Heen |
| BARS | ||
| 1. Argo | 2. The Aubrey | 3. Bar De Luxe |
| 4. Caprice Bar | 5. Coa | 6. DarkSide |
| 7. Mizunara: The Library | 8. Mostly Harmless | 9. Penicillin |
| 10. Quinary |
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